Mid-Year Federal Policy Update
CAI’s Federal Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is the advocate for CAI member interests in Congress and with the Trump administration. While a divided government has slowed progress on significant legislation, the Federal LAC has been very active on key issues for...
Guidelines for Removing Debris in Community Associations with Private Roads
Hurricane season is here. Now is the time for your community to take steps to ensure debris removal in your community is eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding. As your community association braces for hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural...
Advocacy Tips: Preparing for a Legislator’s Visit
Summer is in full swing, which means it’s the perfect time to invite your elected officials to attend your community association events and meet homeowners. We’ve developed a toolkit to help you prepare for and better support a legislator visit. They’ve RSVP’d. Now...
Community Associations Institute’s Response to the FCC’s 5G Proposal
In response to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CAI submitted comments to the Commission on 5G infrastructure deployment and its impact on community associations. The reason for the rulemaking is due to a request by the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association to the FCC asking the Commission to update the OTARD (Over the Air Reception Device) rule to apply to “all wireless transmitters and receivers, regardless of whether the equipment is sued for reception, transmission or both, so long as the equipment meets existing size restrictions for customer-end equipment.”
The Latest on Short-Term Rental Litigation and Legislation
The sharing economy phenomenon and use of online platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, which facilitate short-term rentals, have significantly transformed the dynamics of renting property. The popularity of Airbnb and VRBO has created a unique housing market where short-term rentals provide considerable income for some community association owners, particularly those in vacation destination and resort areas. Community association owners, therefore, must determine what short-term rental policy is appropriate for their community.
